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3M Canadian adults taking GLP-1 drugs, reshaping eating and spending, survey suggests

TORONTO — A new survey suggests about three million Canadian adults are currently taking GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic or Mounjaro and that many more would like to, but cost is a barrier. The poll conducted...

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Netanyahu takes a gamble on American support for Israel with the war against Iran

Throughout his political career, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has steered his country along two pillars of foreign policy: an ironclad partnership with the United States and a relentless diplomatic...

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Carney in Australia to deepen trade and defence ties with 'natural partner'

SYDNEY — Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Australia, as Canada seeks to build on already strong intelligence ties by broadening collaboration in trade and defence. The prime minister arrived in Sydney...

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Iran strikes the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia as war expands yet again

Iran expanded its targets Tuesday, striking the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia as Washington began to pull many staff out of the Middle East. The U.S. and Israel battered Iran with airstrikes in what President...

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Carney lands in Australia ahead of planned speech to Australian parliament

SYDNEY — Prime Minister Mark Carney has landed in Australia, where he is seeking more collaboration in trade and defence. The prime minister arrived in Sydney midday Tuesday in Australia, or Monday...

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Local business leaders to be inducted into Entrepreneur Hall of Fame

Waterloo Region has long been known for its entrepreneurial spirit. It's reputation as a Tech Hub wouldn't exist if it weren't for start-ups like OpenText or Research in Motion. Going back even farther...

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Ring of Fire roads to be complete by 2031, ahead of schedule: Ford

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says construction is set to begin this year on roads to the Ring of Fire region and they should all be completed by 2031. He says that's several years ahead of schedule. Ford...

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Latest Mideast flare-up driving crude oil, Canadian fuel prices higher

Gasoline prices at the pump are on the rise in many Canadian cities as fears around the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran drive up world oil prices. 

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Submarine companies reach deadline to submit proposals as Canada decides on new fleet

OTTAWA — The competition to build the Canadian navy's next fleet of submarines is heading into a new phase after a deadline for both finalists to submit their final proposals to the federal government...

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New study finds sharp rise in young men contacting Ontario gambling helpline

The rate of young men contacting Ontario’s mental health helpline for gambling-related problems has increased by more than 300 per cent after the province allowed private online gambling, a new study...

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